Bus Drivers, School Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,240 +25.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.48
10th percentile $45,370
90th percentile $73,050
Employed locally 4,420
National median $47,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,370
    25th
    $50,550
    50th (median)
    $59,240
    75th
    $63,860
    90th
    $73,050

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Bus Drivers, School salary vs area income 63% Median Bus Drivers, School salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Bus Drivers, School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,040
    Medford, OR $66,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $65,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750

    Nearby metros — Bus Drivers, School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $65,110
    Napa, CA $64,750
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $63,590
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,130
    Salinas, CA $62,530
    Modesto, CA $62,480

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $39,200
    Stockers and Order Fillers $38,450
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,560
    Light Truck Drivers $44,330
    Packers and Packagers, Hand $36,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $61,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Bus Drivers, School make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Bus Drivers, School in Los Angeles, CA is $28.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.79 or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Bus Drivers, School salaries?

    The median Bus Drivers, School salary in Los Angeles, CA is 25.9% above the national median of $47,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Bus Drivers, School in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Bus Drivers, School (10th percentile) earn around $45,370 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,550.